Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His crest is short and brass. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shipwright. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Banded agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jade (60 gp).

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this southern man tends to wear a large green jacket. His crest is copper and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His scarlet crest is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Heskan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Naeris hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.